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Prop 13 - So what's really going on?
My previous post had a lot of comments regarding taxes and Prop 13. I wanted to give space for a fuller conversation. I appreciate folks telling others to "talk to your legislator," but there has to be...
View ArticleDear Admission Director:
Hi. You might remember me from the school tour or the two open houses we attended? Or, you might remember us from parent social, Q & A panel at school or our interview (which you were 35 minutes...
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How to Play the San Francisco School District's Enrollment Lottery - Lessons LearnedWhen we moved back to the United States and started looking for housing in San Francisco, I had done a little...
View ArticleWARNING! UNSOLICITED ADVICE: How to use the SFKFiles without driving yourself...
Sometimes I read things on this blog that sound downright crazy. And I laugh. I assume it's a troll or that it's some "extreme parent" that is likely not in any of my circles. But then someone responds...
View ArticleNew Independent Schools
At the request of readers, this is a new thread talking about the newer independent schools in SF - Alta Vista, Marin Prep, Brightworks, SchoolHouse, Presidio Knolls, La Scuola......I reviewed Alta...
View ArticleBernal visit MPS (back in December)
I decided to tour on a whim, almost against my better judgement. It did, however, have location, small size and the Spanish component that I so desperately want. My concerns were the lack of...
View ArticlePrivate vs Public Debate: High Schools
The benefits of private or public high schools in general. Does it make a difference? Does it matter more for high school than elementary or middle school?Your comments become a resource for parents to...
View ArticleThe SF H Files: High Schools
By request, a place to discuss San Francisco's public, private and parochial high schools. If you include info like SAT scores or college placement, please name your source. "My neighbor's best friend...
View ArticleRound II Letters Mailed Today
I haven't confirmed that the EPC mailed the round II letters today, but according to the "Key Dates" section, Round II Notification letters are to be mailed on May 10. If a new assignment is received,...
View ArticleRound II Letters Should Arrive Today
Round II Letters should arrive today. Did you get an assignment? Are you going to take it?Are you happy, sad, relieved?
View ArticleWhat is a trophy school?
By reader request.This was originally titled "Round 3" and has been renamed to reflect the comments below. A new "Round 3" post has been created.
View ArticleRound 3
Did you go for Round 3? If you were 0/x, what was your strategy, and what's your backup plan? Did you submit a hardship appeal?Based on last year's August 2012 wait pool list, we can expect large...
View ArticleReader Looking for McCoppin Feedback
I noticed in the comments a parent whose child is headed to McCoppin, but it's unclear if they got to tour and it sounds like they have yet to hear much, either good or bad, from current parents. So I...
View ArticleReporting live from the EPC
I arrived at 6:40 AM and Im about 100 people in back. I'm also on my phone so pardon typos.I asked the first few people what time they arrived - some said 4AM. One woman smiled and told me she paid...
View ArticleWait Pool Best Bets and Hidden Gems with Openings
The kindergarten waitpools, sorted by the ratio of waitpool applicants to kindergarten seats. The number of spots are my best guess. For the language programs, I assumed a ratio of 9 English:13 target...
View ArticleThis blog
I am not the moderator or owner. I am simply a parent who comes to this site to learn about school options in SF from other parents.The original owner shut this blog down because it was overtaken by a...
View ArticleThinking Ahead
Some of us are still waiting for 2013-2014 school year to pan out and other are gearing up for their school search for the following year. For those of you about to start you search, are you feeling...
View ArticleFrom a reader: Round Three/Waitpool information wanted
Does anyone have any first-hand accounts of people who have received reassignment through this process?-when the district called -- first week? second? later?- whether there was an option to decline...
View ArticleRound 4: Wait Pool Best Bets
For those who haven't folded their hands yet, here are the latest kindergarten waitpools, sorted by the ratio of waitpool applicants to kindergarten seats. The number of spots are my best guess. For...
View ArticleComments are now Newest First
I know, it's crazy. Comments will now show newest to oldest. I think it will take our brains some time to get used to it but hopefully over time it will help readers follow - especially when the...
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